Skip to main content

Quarries (Planning) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2021-22

Last updated: 4 May 2022 at 17:13

See full passage

Long title

A Bill to introduce a presumption in planning decision-making against approving quarry development in close proximity to settlements; to require the risks of proposed quarrying sites to health and the environment, including through silica dust, to be assessed as part of the planning process; to make provision about the use of quarries for waste disposal; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Matt Western
Labour
Warwick and Leamington

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
Key
Complete
In progress
Not applicable
Not yet reached